With the upcoming Windows Vista release I thought I'd publish a blog article on the Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) I also managed to grab some screenshots when I was working with our PM - Prithvi so I thought I'd share those too! So what is the Windows...

Voice Command 1.6 has just released and is available on Handango
The new features available are:
New! Bluetooth hands free control: Bluetooth hands free control enhances your hands free eyes free experience and adds privacy to your spoken notifications...

In the past week Jack Gold Associates published a report entitled “Microsoft’s Direct Push Insecurity”
This latest FUD (Fear Uncertainty and Doubt) centres around some security concerns over Windows Mobile.
To get access to the report you do unfortunately...

You can now try the Windows Live Search Mobile Beta ! The Windows Live Search Beta for mobile application gives you fast access to local search and maps, driving directions, and even local traffic information. When you get your search results, you can...

Windows Live Barcode got launched on live.com a couple of days ago... Windows Live Barcode website I've had a few people ask.... What is Windows Live Barcode Windows Live Barcode is a set of services that transfer information between various media (PCs...

Credant Technology recently commissioned a survey which the results have now been published and covered on SearchCio.com.
The survey was looking into how many organisations used data encryption on their mobile devices.
Credant surveyed 426 IT professionals...

Whilst my blog is dedicated to Windows Mobile - I often come across really amazing technologies and solutions that just astound me. Often it's the most simple things that are the best and this is certainly one of them. The product is called Anagram -...

The details for the December Microsoft Messaging and Mobility User Group in the UK (MMMUG) have been made available! It's taking place on 7th December at Microsoft Campus In Reading! One of my colleagues Brett Johnson is one of the key speakers and he...

There are a huge number of threads circulating the blogosphere right now about how to extend the battery life of the Samsung Blackjack device. Everyone seems to *love* the device but want the battery to last much longer..... Now I got slammed by a few...

If you haven't seen these already - the new Windows Mobile ads can be seen at workwherever.com . The videos centre around “Frank,” the world’s most dedicated Business Power User and a series of overwhelming situations Frank finds himself in, such as getting...

O2 have just made available the HTC Artemis as the O2 XDA Orbit . It has a 2 mega pixel camera, integrated Wifi and GPS. It also comes pre-loaded with the ALK Co-Pilot Satellite Navigation Software. You can get more details on the device HERE

O2 has just announced the XDA Stealth Pocket PC Phone.
It's O2's first non-HTC device and has a slider phone keyboard underneath the main button array.
You can check out details of the specification HERE

This years Tech-Ed IT Forum is completely sold out! It should be a great event! I'm going to be there for the entire week and I've got two sessions which I am delivering.. UCM317 How can you deliver Mobile E-mail to over 40,000 users with Exchange 2003...

I had a few customers unhappy with the Samsung i320 battery life. One of my colleagues discovered that you can boost the battery life of the i320 by simply deactivating the IR port, which is always on 24/7 in the standard set-up out of the box. This should...

I just got alerted to this deal so thought I would blog it :) It is US only but if you are based/live there then this could be of interest :) In partnership with T-Mobile we are offering up to $300 off a Windows-Mobile powered phone. - $ 99 for the T...

I just got hold of one of these devices and was about to write a review when I saw that 4WinMobile had published a fantastic in-depth review. I have to agree with their conclusion in that when you first see the device you will think - 'OMG that thing...

We've just released the E-Learning course for the 70-540: TS: Microsoft® Windows Mobile - Application Development MCP Exam. This 12 hour collection teaches how to develop, deploy and maintain Windows Mobile 5.0 applications. These courses will also prepare...

Every time I come to Seattle I always find the weather very similar to the UK. It's rainy and gray a lot.... There is a running joke that it only rains in Seattle twice a week - Monday to Thursday and Friday to Sunday! Seattle also seems to have the same...

I'm over in the US at the moment at our Headquarters in Redmond. Whilst struggling with my jetlag I saw this Cingular Samsung Blackjack Advert on TV. I was watching it thinking - wow that's cool... and then I realised it's a Windows Mobile device :) I...

Today Vodafone and Microsoft announced a strategic collaboration to standardise the use of the Windows Mobile platform in Vodafone's smartphone portfolio! This collaboration means that Vodafone is able to achieve more OS consistency across it's device...

Orange have recently launched an Off-Board Satellite Navigation solution. Off-board means that none of the maps are stored on the device. This has obvious advantages and disadvantages: Pro's You always have up to date maps! No Storage Card required Con...

I had a customer recently who wanted to install a different Language version of Voice Command and couldn't because the Voice Command he had installed on his device was in ROM. So thanks to the Voice Command team - we figured out a way of doing so.......

Want to download all previously recorded Webcasts that are available on-demand on MSDN? These cover Window Mobile development topics and technologies like Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC/smartphone , Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, the .NET Compact Framework...

The Exhibition area opens today and if you are at IT Forum - come along to the Windows Mobile stand. We've got i-mate, Palm, Synchronica, Symbol, iAnywhere, Brightpoint, Avanade and a whole host of other partners on our stand. If you are looking for new...